Kane Williamson insults team India after New Zealand win the series in Pune

Kane Williamson is all set to miss the upcoming India vs New Zealand 3rd Test 2024. The veteran Kiwi batsman will not travel to Mumbai for the 3rd Test with the squad. The India vs New Zealand 3rd Test begins on November 1.

Notably, the former New Zealand skipper was part of the squad in the first two Tests against India. However, he was benched in both games due to injury. Williamson suffered a groin injury in the previous Test series against Sri Lanka.

Kane Williamson played in both two Tests against Sri Lanka in the previous Test series. He slammed 138 runs in 4 innings with 1 half-century.

Kane Williamson to miss IND vs NZ 3rd Test to ensure fitness for England Tests

Kane Williamson will miss the IND vs NZ 3rd Test to be fit to play for the forthcoming Test series against England. The BlackCaps are set to face England in a three-match Test series at home.

The series will commence with the opening game on November 28 in Christchurch. The third and final game will take place from December 14 to 18 at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

With the victory in the ongoing Test series against India, New Zealand has twisted the scenario for the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final. Now, they are a strong contender to reach the final among a few other teams.

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New Zealand takes 4th spot in ICC World Test Championship points table

New Zealand takes the 4th spot in ICC World Test Championship points table with a win percentage of 50.0. They follow India (62.82), Australia (62.50), and Sri Lanka (55.55).

South Africa and Pakistan are the other two teams who are in the race to finale. England, Bangladesh and West Indies are out of the race to the WTC final. Hence, beating England at home will boost New Zealand's chances of making it to the final.

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New Zealand outplayed India in the first two Tests by big margins

Meanwhile, New Zealand showcased a wonderful form against India in the first two Tests despite being short of Kane Williamson. The visitors won both the opening game to give India their first-ever Test series loss at home since 2012.

Led by Tom Latham, Kiwis won the 1st Test by 8 wickets and the 2nd Test by 113 runs. In both games, Blackcaps outplayed India in both batting and bowling departments. Notably, India batters completely struggled in the 2nd Test in Pune despite a wonderful start by bowlers in the 1st innings.

The IND vs NZ 3rd Test will be a dead-rubber clash for both sides as the visitors have already clinched the series. However, the victory will help both teams to improve their win percentage in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 points table.